NYC Injury Blog

Slip-and-fall accidents are far too common in New York City and can result in debilitating injuries. If someone else is responsible for the dangerous conditions that caused your fall – such as a slippery floor or icy sidewalk – they may have to pay for your medical expenses, lost income, pain, suffering, and other losses related to the fall. […]

Recent research indicates that crosswalk and intersection design significantly impact pedestrian safety. Poor crossing designs can increase the risk of pedestrian accidents. However, transportation officials have begun implementing new design features that may improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks and intersections. Why Pedestrian Crashes Happen and Risk Trends Unfortunately, pedestrian accident rates in the United States have increased in recent […]

When you go to the grocery store, you have a reasonable expectation of shopping in a safe environment. But a quick trip for milk and eggs can quickly become a nightmare after an accidental slip and fall that leaves you hurting and unable to work. If you were hurt when you fell in a grocery store, […]

Employers have a duty to keep workers safe on the job site. Here, the David Resnick & Associates, P.C., team discusses that duty in the context of construction accidents and what to do if you are injured on the job. Common Claims in Construction Accidents Workers can experience life-changing injuries in a construction accident. If […]

New Yorkers are all too familiar with winter weather. While you might be prepared for the snowflakes, are you ready for a winter-related injury? If not, the attorneys at David Resnick & Associates, P.C., are here to help. This page will discuss how prevalent winter-related injuries are, certain injuries that are common in the winter, and […]

Tragedy struck a group of pedestrians on a Bronx sidewalk on October 6, when a police SUV responding to a reported car theft on Westchester Avenue collided with another car and careened toward a sidewalk, according to NBC News. The police SUV struck a group of six pedestrians standing on the sidewalk, including a 5-year-old child. […]

Thanksgiving is the biggest travel day of the year, meaning there are plenty of opportunities for accidents, both inside and outside the home. In this blog, NY personal injury attorney David A. Resnick explores common types of accidents that occur on Thanksgiving and what you can do to avoid them. Thanksgiving Accident Statistics The following Thanksgiving accident statistics […]

A bill recently introduced in the New York State Senate could have far-reaching implications for automakers and drivers alike. The proposed legislation would require manufacturers of passenger vehicles to equip cars with new safety features that automatically prevent drivers from speeding. If passed, the law would go into effect in 2024. Here, the legal team […]

Millions of people across the United States are hurt in stairway falls every year, and the problem has become so widespread that safety advocates are sounding the alarm to the public. Among the groups trying to raise awareness of this problem is the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI). In a recent news release, the NFSI highlighted […]

Getting a summer job can be a rite of passage for many teenagers and young adults, but the workplace can be dangerous for workers who are inexperienced or too timid to bring up safety concerns. Nevertheless, young workers have the same rights as other employees. If they are injured on the job, they may be […]